Malin

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   Anne

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing on every level - would definitely recommend
   

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   Michelle

   VIP

   Victoria

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Really lovely ambience and setting. Lovely staff. Good food. We totally enjoyed our time at Malin restaurant. Friendly and "approachable". We had the "feed me" option and (our fault) didn't check who liked oysters (not all of us) or goats cheese (not all of us) however, the food was delicious. Two suggestions for improvement...Malin have a very limited cocktail menu with an offer to make your personal favourite if they have the ingredients. We requested an Aperol Spritz and while the drink that arrived was fresh and enjoyable, it definitely wasn't an aperol. Also, the end-of-service could have been improved. After we had finished eating there was no offer of a dessert wine or coffees etc. The coffee offering is very slim also. Please focus on the part where we actually had a great afternoon - the other points are only minor.
   

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   Alex

   Melbourne

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Malin has only opened recently so, as we live locally, I was very excited about dining there and we were not disappointed at all. Tash, the delightful owner was so helpful during the booking process and four of us chose the tasting menu which was absolutely stunning and perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch. A superb oyster/tarare 'bite' to begin, followed by delicious delicate ceviche, delicious asparagus and excellent steak with gorgeous, interesting potato 'mash' and salad. We finished off with cheese and two different deserts. Excellent wines by the glass and seemingly extensive wine list although I didn't look! The atmosphere is lovely - casual, yet very elegant, and well positioned in leafy Rathdowne village. Tash and her staff were so pleasant and obliging and it was lovely to meet who chef who also came out and presented some dishes. We all, including our friends who travelled quite some distance, loved the whole experience - so much so, we booked to return before leaving!! Go!
   

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   Glen

   Canberra

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The wine bar is in a great location and has a welcoming and pleasant ambience. The staff were attentive and friendly. Good food and wine. We had a great night.
   

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   Jacob

   Melbourne

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice spot in Carlton North for a laid back dinner. A compact yet interesting menu showcasing some fine techniques. Great selection of non-alcoholic drinks for a wine bar. Well worth a visit.
   

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   Shane

   Melbourne

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely wonderful night with my son. Food, services, value all knocked out of the park!
   

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   Kirsten

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant meal! The steak tartare oysters were a stand out as were the beetroot with beans and the spring salad. And you have some great non-alcoholic options - much appreciated - keep them coming! (The chilli that reappeared in different dishes felt unnecessary and like it muted some of the nuance of other flavours.) Thanks for a lovely evening.
   

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   Sophie

   Melbourne

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved Malin Hope it will become the new replacement for La Luna as there was a definite need for a great restaurant. The decor is beautiful. Noise could be slightly better ..but I’m deaf in one ear so this is a common issue for me
   

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   Amelia

   VIP

   Melbourne

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was a marvellous meal. Not huge portions but full of flavour and texture. We felt very satisfied at the end of our dinner Service was excellent efficient and friendly. The ambience was excellent though perhaps a little noisy. We will certainly be returning.
   

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    Angela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    We had lunch at Malin recently. The food was O.K. not as good as I was expecting. We ordered the Chicken Ballontine which was slightly overcooked and not as tasty as it should have been. There was no fish main course which was disappointing if you didn't want meat. It was pricey for the quality of the food delivered. The room itself is noisy even with only a few diners, the service was painfully slow considering it was late Sunday afternoon booking and only about 8 other diners in the restaurant.
    

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